Maple goes for a run at a steady rate. The graph represents the distance covered in relation to the time elapsed.

Question

Interpret the slope of the graph.

(1 point)
Responses

For every seven minutes that pass, Maple runs one mile.
For every seven minutes that pass, Maple runs one mile.

To go 0.7 miles, it takes one minute.
To go 0.7 miles, it takes one minute.

For every four minutes that pass, Maple runs one mile.
For every four minutes that pass, Maple runs one mile.

For every seven minutes that pass, Maple runs four miles.

Answer 1

To interpret the slope of a distance versus time graph, you need to determine the rate at which distance is covered over time. The slope is calculated as the "rise" (distance covered) over the "run" (time elapsed).

From the responses you've provided, the correct interpretation would depend on the exact figures presented in the graph (which are not available here). However, based on the typical interpretation of such graphs:

• If the slope indicates that for every seven minutes that pass, Maple runs one mile, that means the rate is 1 mile per 7 minutes.
• If the slope indicates that it takes one minute to go 0.7 miles, that means the rate is 0.7 miles per minute.
• If it takes four minutes to run one mile, the rate is 1 mile per 4 minutes.
• If the slope indicates that for every seven minutes, Maple runs four miles, that means the rate is 4 miles per 7 minutes.

Please select the correct response based on the actual slope from the graph you have. If the graph’s slope correctly supports any of the options mentioned, then that response would be the proper interpretation.